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Aarti SurfactantsBOM:543210 +1.22%74 Net Margin % is 3.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 84% above its 10-year median of 1.79. GuruFocus rates BOM:543210 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹859.89 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Aarti Surfactants ranks worse than 66.88% on this metric.
Aarti Surfactants (BOM:543210) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Aarti Surfactants Net Margin % Related Terms
Aarti Surfactants Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aarti Surfactants's Net Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
BOM:543210 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Aarti Surfactants's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Aarti Surfactants Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Aarti Surfactants's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aarti Surfactants's Net Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Aarti Surfactants (BOM:543210) has a Net Margin % of 3.30% as of Jun. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Aarti Surfactants and its competitors. This is 84% above median its historical median of 1.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Aarti Surfactants ranks #1056 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 66.9%.
Is Aarti Surfactants' Net Margin % too high?
Aarti Surfactants' current Net Margin % of 3.30% is 84% above median its 10-year median of 1.79. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Aarti Surfactants' value of 3.30% is 19.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aarti Surfactants ranks #1056 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aarti Surfactants has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aarti Surfactants' Net Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Aarti Surfactants ranks #1056 out of 1579 companies for Net Margin %. This places Aarti Surfactants in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.09. Aarti Surfactants' value of 3.30% is 19.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.79 vs. the industry median of 4.09, Aarti Surfactants has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 4.09, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aarti Surfactants's current Net Margin % of 3.30% is 19.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Aarti Surfactants and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aarti Surfactants's current Net Margin % is 3.30%, which is 84% above median its own 10-year median of 1.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aarti Surfactants stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aarti Surfactants (BOM:543210) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹859.89, compared to a current price of ₹542.00 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 3.30%, which is 84% above median its 10-year median of 1.79 and 19.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 4.09. Aarti Surfactants' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aarti Surfactants (BOM:543210), the current Net Margin % is 3.30% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Aarti Surfactants (BOM:543210) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aarti Surfactants stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹542.00 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹859.89.
GuruFocus considers Aarti Surfactants to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:543210:
Net Margin %: 3.30% (84% above median its 10-year median of 1.79)
GF Value™: ₹859.89 vs. price of ₹542.00 (37% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.3% below the Chemicals median (#1056 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:543210 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aarti Surfactants Ltd is the producer of ionic and non-ionic surfactants and specialty products, serving Home and Personal Care, Industrial Applications, and the Agro and Oil industries. The company's product portfolio includes Surfactants, Mild surfactants, Rheology modifiers, Pearlising agents, UV filters, Syndet and soap bases, and Active ingredients, as well as conditioning agents, blends, proteins, and quats. Geographically, the group has a business presence in India and Outside India, of which a majority of its revenue is derived from India. The products of the group have applications in consumer-centric personal care and home care products, including, inter alia, skin care, oral care, hair care, cosmetics, toiletries, and detergent products.
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